Unpublished Manuscripts
I write middle-grade and young adult fiction in English, exploring themes of community, identity, and underrepresented histories.
The Donut Rescue Team
Middle-Grade
When sixth-grade foodie Jaden Yang spots fresh donuts headed for the trash, he rallies his classmates for a sweet rescue mission—one that soon becomes a fight against hunger and leads him to a heartbreaking secret about his best friend.
Thousand-Gold Precious
Young Adult
High school girl Jia Mo-mo is the perfect Taiwanese daughter—obedient, hardworking, and eager to please. So why does her mother berate and beat her? As Mo-mo uncovers her grandmother's story of escaping an arranged marriage during WWII, she begins to wonder whether sometimes you have to leave home to truly find yourself.
How High The Moon
Young Adult
In 1950s Los Angeles, 17-year-old Vivie Zang is determined to honor her late mother's wish by becoming the first college student in her family. But when her father returns home with a new wife younger than her eldest brother, Vivie's carefully planned future is thrown into turmoil.
Jaspathera Attacks
Picture Book
Jaspathera the monster is attacking Playroom City again! Can Prince Jared and his stuffed friends save the day?
**Illustration by my son, who inspired this story ;)
